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Lecturer(s)
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Charvátová Denisa, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Propaganda 2. Propaganda effect of the media 3. Means of manipulation and persuasion 4. Propaganda of Nazi Germany 5. Anti-Semitism 6. Sovet propaganda 7. Misinformation 8. Fake news and hoaxes 9. Conspiracy theories 10. Influence of social media 11. Information and social bubbles 12. Distrust of the media 13. How to defend against misinformation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The Propaganda, Manipulation and Media course focuses on the manipulative and persuasive effects of the media in society, or the role of the media in this process. The aim of the course will be to present the historical effects of propaganda and manipulation and their roots. Subsequently, the interpretation will be devoted to current techniques that dominate public discourse, especially in the social media environment, and a critical approach to their operation.
The student is able to understand the meanings of manipulation, propaganda and persuasion through the media and is able to perceive current techniques emerging in society. They can characterize the influence of social media on these processes and approach them critically, or he knows how to defend himself against them.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
For successful completion of the course requires a presentation on a pre-specified topic in the course focus area and aktivity in classes. The presentation is evaluated: (a) Compliance with the time limit. b) How it is presented c) Handout (this is submitted electronically) d) Resources e) Preparation for discussion The student has the opportunity to earn a total of 10 points. A minimum of 6 points is required to be able to pass the course. The second requirement is active participation in the discussions (passive physical presence does not mean getting a point for activity). Here the student has the possibility to get up to 6 points, while he/she needs a minimum of 2 points to pass the course. A minimum of 9 points is required to pass the course overall, with the announced minimum in each area. Topic assignment due dates are March 7, 2024. Handouts are due no later than the day of the presentation.
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Recommended literature
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Curran, J. Media and Power. London: Routledge, 2002.
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Herman, E. S., Chomsky, N. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media. New York: Pantheon Books, 1988.
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Laswell, H. D. Propaganda technique in the Word war. Martino Publishing, 2013.
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Prokop, D. Boj o média. Praha: Nakladatelství Karolinum, 2005.
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